How to Replace the Key Fob Battery in a Volvo XC60 Recharge

1. Hold the key with the Volvo logo facing up, move the button on the key ring section to the right, and slide off the front cover.
2. Turn the key over, move the button to the side and slide off the rear cover.
3. Use a screwdriver to turn the battery cover counterclockwise until the markers point to OPEN, then pry the cover up.
4. Pry out the old battery carefully, noting that its positive side (+) faces upward.
5. Insert a new CR2032, 3 V battery with the positive side (+) facing upward, sliding it under the plastic catches.
6. Press the battery down until it locks, then refit the battery cover and turn it clockwise to CLOSE.
7. Put the rear cover back and press until it clicks, then slide the front cover back until a second click.

• Replace the battery when Vehicle key bat. low appears or the locks do not react within approx. 20 meter (65 feet).
• Avoid touching the new battery and its contact surfaces with your fingers.
• The Key Tag battery cannot be replaced; order a new key from an authorized Volvo workshop.

Source: 2021 Volvo XC60 Recharge owner's manual, PDF pages 250, 251, 252. Steps are summarized in our own words (AI-assisted, checked against the cited pages 2026-10-18). Other model years can differ; your manual has the final word.